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Overview

The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times bestselling series! Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever. Lauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this New York Times bestselling series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!

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About the Author

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the September 11 attacks, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, among others. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.

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The ship lurched. “We're going down!” a man screamed. George closed his eyes. He told himself that he was really home with on his farm. That he was really safe under his quilts, with Phoebe snoring across their little room. Slowly George opened his eyes. No. He was wide awake. And there was nowhere for George to go but into the freezing water.

Editorial Reviews

Returning from England with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George Calder explores the Titanic and revels in the luxury of their first-class suite-until the night the ship hits an iceberg and his explorations and determination save their lives. In this first of a new adventure series aimed at reluctant readers, Tarshis has woven plenty of concrete, factual information into her narrative. In an attention-grabbing opening scene the sinking ship lurches and George falls and loses consciousness. Backing up 19 hours, the author describes George's last day aboard ship, using short paragraphs with plenty of dialogue. George recalls earlier escapades: climbing into the crow's nest, meeting third-class passengers-an Italian immigrant and his son-and sliding down the banister of the grand staircase. On the final night, looking for a mummy in the baggage room, he encounters a thief. Both immigrant and thief play roles in his survival. The plot involves too many convenient coincidences, but the fast pace and intrinsically fascinating disaster story will keep readers turning the pages to the unexpectedly sentimental ending. (author's note, additional facts) (Historical fiction. 7-10)

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I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 4.6 out of 5based on
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111 reviews.

LauraFabiani

More than 1 year ago

I finished reading this book in two sittings with my 9-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son. Suspenseful, well written, and filled with interesting characters, my kids didn't want me to stop reading the second night so that it was 10 pm when we finally turned the last page.
I had two different reactions from my children by the end of the book. My daughter, who is sensitive, liked the story but was so saddened by the tragedy of the Titanic that she couldn't sleep afterwards. The author deftly drew us into the story, depicting the sinking and how George, the main character, was touched as he struggled to survive and then watched as others did not. At times, during the reading, I choked up and had to control my own emotions. I kept thinking of the Titanic exhibition I had seen in Las Vegas in May, where some of the passengers' stories were displayed along with some of their still intact belongings recovered from the wreckage. Very sobering.
My son, on the other hand, said he learned so many new things with this book. (I am citing his words verbatim!) He was fascinated by the Titanic, just like George, and kept asking me many questions throughout the reading, to the frustration of his sister. Mostly, he was taken with the scientific details of the sinking itself. So, I went on to explain and to draw on paper what the actual size of an iceberg is in comparison to the tip that shows up from the waters, how it cut the ship, and how the ship snapped in two before plunging deep into the sea and the effects of the swirling waters that pulled everything with it as the ship sank quickly and deeply.
My son in now eager to read the next book in this series: I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916. I'm not so sure my daughter would want to read this one, though. However, one thing is certain. This new fictional series of books based on true events is exciting and brings history alive to young ones. Highly recommended for the adventurous and curious kids in your life.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

My teacher has this book and I read it. It was very good. On the last page it gives you some Fun Facts about Titanic. Then, it gives you a question. What do you think? Should the Titanic be brought back up to the surface or should it rest in peace at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean? Let me know what you think.

ADI123

More than 1 year ago

i lloovvee (love) this book!

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

This is a thrilling book its fun to read

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

This is amazing totaly awsome

Guest

More than 1 year ago

My 8 yr old son read this book in one day, and he loved it. He liked it so much he asked for the other 2 and read them also. He liked them just as much.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

It haved parts I cried. It sooooooooooooooo good.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I love this book. I just got done reading it. I would recommed this to kids that love to learn what happend back then! For example: i was born 1 month exactly after september 11!i enjoyed learning about it. Hope this helped!!!

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

The book has a lot of action and advenchure

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Best book i ever read!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Its heart stoping i lov it

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Its goo dbut sad. She is a good author.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

This book is amazing. I think it was one of the best I Surviced books I have ever read.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I really want to read this book it not leting me but I will still give it five starts

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

This is a great book in my opinion, and it was educational and fictional at the same time, while you are so in to the book, that you don't actully realize the true facts this book is actully presenting off to you.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

GREAT

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

This is th best book when i read it it makes me cry because i really like the book thank you lauren tarshis for bringing the series i survived daniel age 10

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Good

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

This is a awesime book by an awesome auther

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I really liked this book and i think you would too. A lot of comments say that you will like it if you like to learn about things but i think anyone would like it.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Such a sad story but a good book

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

Such a good book.

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

A good book for a kid

Anonymous

More than 1 year ago

I was on the titanic i was one year old and now i am 100 year's old i am loved and happy if you read this l Love titanic

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